Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Lady A among ACM Honors recipients

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Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, and Lady Antebellum are set to be recognized by the Academy of Country Music later this year. They're among the stars who'll be celebrated this fall with the 7th annual ACM Honors.

The event pays tribute to special award recipients and the non-televised winners from last spring's ACM Awards. Jason is getting the Crystal Milestone Award in recognition of his career accomplishments, while Blake is earning the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award. Lady A is receiving the Jim Reeves International Award for what they've done to promote country music outside the U.S.

The Judds and the late Keith Whitley are this year's recipients of the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award, which recognizes innovators in country music. Other honorees include Guy Clark and the late Hank Williams, who are earning the Poet's Award for their lengthy and influential careers as songwriters, and Dallas Davidson, who has once again been named Songwriter of the Year. The 7th annual ACM Honors will take place at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on September 10th. Presenters and performers for the ceremony will be announced in the coming weeks.

Chuck Ainlay - Audio Engineer of the Year Matt Chamberlain - Percussionist/Drummer of the Year J.T. Corenflos - Guitarist of the Year Aubrey Haynie - Fiddle Player of the Year Mike Johnson - Steel Guitar Player of the Year Jay Joyce - Producer of the Year Michael Rojas - Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year Jimmie Lee Sloas - Bass Player of the Year Ilya Toshinsky - Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year